errand

noun

Definition of errandnext
as in flight
an act of traveling a short way to do or get something He was sent out on an urgent errand.

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Recent Examples of errand Suede returns every fall, straight-leg jeans work with almost any shoe from sneakers to boots, and a classic tote bag can handle workdays, errands, and travel. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Make sure to check out the brand's other recent offerings, too, like the ANNAXPACSUN Dawn Knit Lounge Shorts and matching sweater that offer a stylish way to relax or run errands in late summer and early fall. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Ideal for everyday errands and easy miles alike, the kicks will support you every step of the way. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 Messages, calls, errands, or coworker questions may interrupt the system that keeps you steady. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for errand
Recent Examples of Synonyms for errand
  1. flight
  2. trip
  3. tour
  4. excursion
  5. jaunt
  6. outing
Noun
  • The grieving husband said Soto de Guzman wanted to take their son to Santo Domingo on Saturday and had already booked a flight, but the son was in the midst of a mental health crisis.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Traditionally, a cargo consignment from Chennai to Frankfurt would need to be unpacked at Delhi Airport, with each individual package undergoing the security re-screening before being loaded onto an onward flight to Frankfurt.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of flight
Noun
  • Then on August 10, a large container ship paid a staggering $4 million to fast-track its trip — leaving others, either unwilling or unable to shell out that kind of sum, in maritime limbo.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The situation escalated during a July 2022 mission trip when the accuser confided in a student pastor.
    — John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of trip
Noun
  • Visitors can also extend their trip with tours of the Lebanon Silver Mine or gold-panning experiences.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The incredibly accomplished artist recently went viral with a photo dump from tour, and she's now done it again.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tour
Noun
  • Amenities and experiences Guests head out on game drives, nature walks, and morning excursions with Herero and Himba communities, returning back to cocktails next to the pool in the main lounge area.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Unable to raise the $750,000 for his bail, his excursions are limited to trial dates.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of excursion
Noun
  • Fans can expect to see the rockers continue their jaunt in the United States with dates lined up for Nevada, Michigan, and Texas.
    — Paris Close, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most unexpectedly fun elements of the show is its London literary world backdrop, including a jaunt to the Frankfurt Book Fair.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of jaunt
Noun
  • During pre-production, the group drank margaritas in Elassal’s hotel room, went on weekend outings to hockey games, even shared their biggest secrets.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • At the start of each summer season, the mayor takes an inaugural swim at a local beach, though Tom’s outing gets spooky when a potentially supernatural being scratches him out in the water.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of outing

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“Errand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/errand. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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